The Boys (1998)
Little we know or imagine can prepare us for the fierce and punishing impact of The Boys.
Brett Sprague is a violent and psychopathic man, who is released on parole after serving a sentence for assault. As he returns to his family house and we watch him and his brothers, Stevie and Glenn, for the next 24 hours, it becomes clear this day will not end well.
Director: Rowan Woods
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: May 7, 1998
Cast
- David Wenham - Brett Sprague
- Toni Collette - Michelle
- Lynette Curran - Sandra Sprague
- John Polson - Glenn Sprague
- Anthony Hayes - Stevie Sprague
- Jeanette Cronin - Jackie
- Anna Lise Phillips - Nola
- Pete Smith - George
- Sal Sharah - Nick
- Lawrence Woodward - Jailer
Screenplay
- Stephen Sewell (Screenplay)
- Gordon Graham (Theatre Play)
Cinematography: Tristan Milani
Editing: Nick Meyers
Production: New South Wales Film & Television Office, Arena Films, Axiom Films, Globe Films, SBS Independent, Screen Partners Ltd.
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness
Keywords
sydney, australia, australia, prisoner, brother, psychopath, parole board
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Boys about?
- Brett Sprague is a violent and psychopathic man, who is released on parole after serving a sentence for assault. As he returns to his family house and we watch him and his brothers, Stevie and Glenn, for the next 24 hours, it becomes clear this day will not end well.
- Who directed The Boys?
- The Boys was directed by Rowan Woods.
- Who stars in The Boys?
- The Boys stars David Wenham, Toni Collette, Lynette Curran, John Polson, Anthony Hayes, Jeanette Cronin.
- How long is The Boys?
- The Boys has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is The Boys?
- The Boys is a Drama film.
- Where was The Boys produced?
- The Boys was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of The Boys?
- The themes of The Boys include: Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness.